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3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.01ctw U-V/VVS2 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond with 0.66ctw Baguette cut accent diamonds set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting.
Ring is currently a size 6 and can be siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Category
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
4.02 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.02ctw M/VS1 GIA certified Cushion cut diamond with 1.79ctw old European cut accent diamonds set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting.
Ring is a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Rome, IT
A genuine classical beauty, featuring a 3 carat round diamond set in a platinum mounting. The diamond is accompanied by a GIA diamond grading report stating G color and SI2 clarity. ...
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Natural Pink Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm natural pink tourmaline. The ring from this collection was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA.
The ring refle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine cut natural Colombian emerald with indications of minor clarity enhancement in an open back ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Marquise 1.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Leading up to the stunning central marquise diamond weighing 0.60 carats, lustrous smaller diamonds totaling 1.25 carats are arranged neatly upon the fabulously radiant 18K yellow go...
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified oval natural corundum- ruby heated with moderate residue in a platinum setting with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 6.56 White Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center sapphire in a platinum setting with 2 old European side diamonds and 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Designed and crafted in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 3.06 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
If you like the brilliance of a lively diamond this GIA 3.06 carat Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring is perfect for you! This show-stopper ring features a GIA certified Round Brillian...
Category
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired GIA 4.05 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Are you looking for a statement ring; to satisfy both yourself and your significant other? Consider this striking Art Deco Inspired GIA 4.05 carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engage...
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.41 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a 7.41 carat radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as M color, SI1 clarity. Flanking the center diamond are trillion diamonds on either side. Side diamonds weigh 0.75 carats ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 7.82 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite, Art Deco style ring from the J. Birnbach workshop features a GIA certified 7.82 carat round brilliant cut diamond of J color and VS1 clarity as described by GIA gradi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 1.57 Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This sweet ring fresh from the J. Birnbach workshop features a 1.57 carat oval brilliant cut diamond of F color and VS1 clarity... Set in a handmade, platinum, three-stone mounting w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Very Light Green 'GIA' Old Cut Three Diamond Ring, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Victorian three diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, ca. 1880s. The bigger centre stone out of the three is a very light green old European cut diamond weighing 0.88ct, accompanied by ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Five-Stone Hand Carved Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Antique five stone diamond carved ring, horizontally set with five round old cut diamonds in open back claw set mount with an approximate combined weight of 3.50 carats, finished wit...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Vintage Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Ring Platinum Large Square Dinner
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Old European and single cut diamonds total an estimated 1.50 carats (estimated at ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified, 2.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Three stone, GIA certified, Fancy Light Yellow cushion cut diamond ring. The center stone weighs 2.20 carats. The side stones, including the pave, weigh 1.14 carats. GIA describes th...
Category
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond sapphire and white gold and platinum three stone ring circa 1930. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, K colour, VS2 clarity, with an approximate weight of 2.34 carats in an open back claw se...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Victorian Diamond Solitaire Ring, English, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover silver cut down setting with an approximate weight of 2.80 carats, to an elegant ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
A collet-set diamond ring; mounted in platinum
• 1 cushion-cut diamond, weighing 1.01 carats
• Measurements: 3/4 x 1/4 x 13/16 inch
• Ring size: 5.5
Certification
• Gemological Ins...
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
European, circa 1950
The ring is crafted in white 18K gold. It is centered with a cushion cut genuine sapphire measuring 9 x 5.9 x 4.9 mm. The sapphire is surrounded by pre-1900 chun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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GIA 2.08 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond 18k Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
You'll love this exquisite 3-stone diamond ring. It's hard to take your eyes of this glorious Antique Cushion 18k Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring; and why would you want to.
The ce...
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
DiamondTown 2.23 Carat Diamond Cluster Bridal Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
(DiamondTown) This ring features a center cluster of baguettes totaling 0.81 carats. An additional halo of round diamonds, and diamonds down the shank and all sides of the raised set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s-1940s
This Art Deco era engagement ring is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold. The ring is bezel-set with a step cut midnight blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
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Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: Platinum
Center Diamond: 1 square emerald cut = 7.52ct
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
GIA: 215623507
Diamond: 32 round cut = .32cttw
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Ring Size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.46ct Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Pave Set Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple classic six prong Diamond engagement ring with bead set diamond sides and hand engraving. EGL certified round brilliant cut center stone.
1 round brilliant cut diamond, appr...
Category
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.54 Carat Cushion Cut Spinel and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat white gold is this art deco inspired ring that features a gorgeous 2.54 carat bright pinkish purple cushion cut natural spinel complimented by a total of 0.45 cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Ring 2.40 Carat GIA Certified
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring, set with a supreme, G.I.A certified, 2.40 carat Fancy Light Yellow diamond cushion cut, VS2 clarity, surrounded by fancy yellow diamond rounds tota...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Platin...
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GIA Report Certified 0.83 Carat Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA report certified 0.83 carat F color round brilliant cut diamond solitaire engagement ring in a platinum mounting circa 1930 ring size 6 ¼. This is a fine diamond engagement ring...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This well handcrafted Art Deco 18 Karat white gold engagement ring is centrally set with a bright white Old European cut diamond measured to weigh approximately 0.30 carats. The gall...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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1.41 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum French Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by the designs of the Belle Epoque, the platinum engagement ring features an old European-cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats, J-K color and SI clarity, set in a delicately pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Elegant Intense Green Columbian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful estate oval cut intense green natural Columbian emerald is prong set in platinum and surrounded by a double halo of baguette cut diamonds. Ring is further accented by a tap...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Brevard Customizable Star Engagement Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique engagement ring is unlike any other. Inspired by sacred geometry, namely the star tetrahedron. The Star Tetrahedron is two tetrahedrons combined, interlaced and balanced....
Category
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
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DiamondTown 1.37 Carat Diamond Engagement Bridal Cluster Ring in 18 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
(DiamondTown) This gorgeous ring has an "illusion" center, in which carefully placed baguettes combine to form the shape of a large center stone, surrounded by a halo of 26 round whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Style Ring Set
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster, Halo Style Engagement Ring & wedding band. This beautifully crafted ring has the look of a large center diamond which is comprised ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Martin Flyer GIA 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Martin Flyer
Located in Stamford, CT
Martin Flyer handmade Diamond engagement Platinum ring. GIA certified round ideal brilliant cut center stone with 2, round ideal brillaint cut side stones in a three-stone platinum s...
Category
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4.53 Carat Blue Sapphire Cushion GIA, Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 4.53 carat cushion shape blue sapphire with exquisite "royal blue" color is set with two spectacular diamonds in this handmade platinum 3-stone engagement ring. Gemstones ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
William Llewellyn Griffiths Diamond Crowned Heart and Swallows Ring
Located in Fitzroy, AU
This Crowned Heart & Swallows Ring is a splendid piece and would make an enchanting engagement ring.
Handmade in 18kt yellow and white gold, the ring features a heart, brilliant cu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hi June Parker 14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Diamond Stacking Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This stackable ring set consists of two rings that fit nestled perfectly together. It can be worn together or separately.
Inspired by seeing the cross-section view of life, as if s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.13 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Very Elegant 1.13 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring handcrafted in 18k white gold.
The details are as follows :
Emerald cut diamond weight : 1.13 carat with F color and VVS1 clarity ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.22 Carat Old European Cut Three-Stone Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. EGL Old European cut center diamond with 2 old European cut light yellow side diamonds in a 14k white gold Lucinda cross prong style setting with engraved si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold and White Diamonds Engagement Ring.
White Gold 18 Carat
141 White Diamonds 1,30 Carat Color G Purity VVS
Size 54
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Viva Collection 18 Karat White Gold Pie Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This diamond ring has a Emerald shape Illusion (Pie Cut) to create the look of a 2.50 carat single Emerald cut stone surrounded beautifully with brilliant round diamonds, Handcrafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.48 Carat Black and White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in San Dimas, CA
Truly a unique piece!! A Black and White Diamond Ring in a Black Rhodium finish for a Vintage-Inspired look. This ring has a 1.50 carat Black Diamond in the center of the ring which...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Art Deco Inspired GIA 1.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
When you're looking for an engagement ring you want something that's timeless and classic, but also unique; something that's attractive today and will be for years to come. Consider ...
Category
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring with 3.48 Carats Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold Mesopotamian fashion ring is encrusted with 3.48 carats natural cushion cut emerald, cold tone, 10.5x9 mm.
You can order this piece in white, rose or yello...
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2010s Revival Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified 5.65 Carat Emerald Cut White Diamond Eternity Ring / Band Rings
Located in Herzliya, IL
A fine and impressive 5.65 carat Eternity Diamond Ring.
The Diamond Band Ring is set with 22 Emerald Cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.25 Carat each.
The diamond color is F/G, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5 Carat Solitaire Traceable Diamond Ring in White Gold by Rocks for Life
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The No.1 Solitaire ring is designed to maximise the brilliance and luminosity of the diamond. Our distinctive halo is carefully engineered to elevate the diamond, emphasizing its siz...
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.59 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940 ). The beautiful filigree setting is platinum and features a center diamond measuring approx...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
DiamondTown 3.34 Carat Oval Cut Blue Zircon and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
(DiamondTown) With a 3.34 carat oval cut blue zircon center, embellished by 0.61 carats round diamonds, this ring has a simple elegance suited for every occasion. Heart patterns in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vibrant double halo design, this GIA-certified natural yellow Diamond engagement ring is exquisite!
Crafted in solid 18K white gold with yellow gold accents, the center is adorned b...
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1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum, this perfect engagement ring features a centrally bezel set round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.41 carats. Surroundin...
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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4.25 Carat Oval Teal Colour Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in platinum is this wondrous ring that features a breath-taking 4.25 carat oval natural sapphire of a strong deep teal (blue green) colour complimented with an alluring border...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage French GIA 1.54 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Are you looking for a timeless and classic ring; one not only with historical value but still stylish today? Consider this Vintage French GIA 1.54 carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond W...
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1950s Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Very Rare Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Russian ring dated ‘1871’, features a very rare Russian (the Ural Mountains) lush bluish green emerald (3.24 Ct) surrounded by bright white old mine cut diamonds.
The r...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald
White Diamond and White Gold 18 Karat Solitaire Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this White Diamond and White Gold 18 Karat Solitaire Ring.
White Diamond
White Gold 18 Karat
French Size 55 1/4
US Size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Antique, New and Vintage Engagement Rings
Shopping for the right engagement ring can prove daunting. Whether you’re looking for that perfect vintage engagement ring, an antique Edwardian period engagement ring or a fashionable contemporary alternative, it’s important to choose a style that speaks to you.
Rings have long been signifiers of marriage and committed relationships. The modern diamond engagement ring can be traced back to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria commissioned an expensive diamond ring for his betrothed. Diamond rings subsequently became extremely popular among the European aristocracy. Later, during the Victorian era, the popularity of diamond engagement rings had filtered down to the middle class, owing to the increasing accessibility — and affordability — of gold and diamonds.
Victorian-era engagement rings were simple, frequently set in rose or yellow gold. The diamonds were five-set in a band or solitaire. In 1886, Tiffany debuted its innovative six-prong diamond solitaire engagement ring, while Cartier’s Solitaire 1895 engagement ring resembled delicate lace. Victorian-era engagement rings also saw other gemstones accompanying diamonds — small seed pearls and moonstones were popular. Other sentimental and romantic motifs such as hearts and stars took hold as well.
Edwardian and, afterward, Art Deco engagement rings that followed in the wake of Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 would be characterized by complex, geometric designs and platinum settings. Owing to the Art Nouveau movement, nature was a major theme for Edwardian jewelry, while the diamond ring designs of the Art Deco period were inspired by Cubism as well as ancient Egypt. Art Deco engagement rings are bold and colorful and feature gems cut in nontraditional ways.
Engagement rings designed after World War II were intended to be simpler and focused on the beauty of the diamond. In 1947, De Beers Consolidated Mines, with the support of Philadelphia agency N.W. Ayer & Son, introduced the slogan “A diamond is forever” in a marketing campaign that emphasized a connection between diamonds and romance. Diamond sales skyrocketed, and diamond engagement rings became intertwined with the post–World War II marriage boom — which coincided with the ascension of specific diamond cuts. The round brilliant cut, which consists of an astounding 58 facets, continues to be the most popular cut to this day. Jewelers such as Harry Winston had already gained a reputation for his talents by the time the De Beers campaign debuted, and he is said to have favored emerald-cut diamonds.
For everything from understanding the 4Cs to choosing between antique, vintage, contemporary and custom styles, get expert tips to help you find just the right ring — see our engagement ring buying guide.
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